new year, new start

So it's bright and early, so early in fact that the first sounds of birds chirping outside to

greet the dawn of the last day of the year ring clearly. The air is crisp, early traffic

is irregular, people are emerging from the comfort of their homes to start the day

by grabbing coffee or just a brisk jog...

I've had time to reflect on 2011 after writing my NY resolutions.

Altogether, it's been a year of drastic changes, a rollercoaster of ups and downs.

This turbulence often left me feeling that I was barely able to keep up.

That I'm hanging on by a straw.

From getting kicked out from my apartment in March and having to scramble to

look for a new place and move all my belongings in just 2 weeks by myself..

to the intense stressful torturous workload for 2nd year...to yet another onslaught of family problems.

Then finally travelling more domestically down under as I planned to, I

finally managed to visit Melbourne and Canberra! And applying for job after job,

to finally getting through 2nd semester and completing 2nd year. 

 And to finally getting hired...and waking up to hear

a high school friend had left to a better place. To turning legal, 

and celebrating this milestone in life away from home and family for the first time, as I did

Christmas..and experiencing Boxing Day sales anxiety.

Many of these occasions have brought me either much joy

or devastation. I find myself convulsing in tears from laughter one second and grief the next. 

Probably more this year than any other, I've been forced to

grow up and get a grip. To cope, I've had to believe that we all go through

bittersweet moments. Despite all the obstacles thrown at us, we can't let any of it

drag us down under. You just have to fight and keep on at it, to achieve what

you so strongly desire. Usually in this case, the outcome being

happiness. I've also obviously become more analytical, or maybe

that's the way I've always been. All it took was a slew of events to spark it off.

So 2012, I sincerely hope you bring with you better times and wonderful memories,

a fresh beginning to start anew...another chance to do better, to give more,

to forgive and love.

2011, you've been fair enough..but I must admit : I'm relieved you're over and it's

time to go.

NYE fireworks at the Harbour tonight...

should probably get some rest.

Goodbye 2011, 

Welcome 2012.

Auld Lang Syne everybody!